Our prayers go out to the families of the deceased, ... Hopefully this will help black people realize the folly of depending on the government or leaders and serve as a notice to avert future tragedies in other cities.

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The truth is black people died, not because of President Bush or racism, they died because of their unhealthy dependence on the government and the incompetence of Mayor Ray Nagin and Governor Kathleen Blanco.

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I'm pleased the court ruled in our favor, ... I am looking forward to taking my case to court and to forcing Jesse Jackson to answer for his actions.

157

We have the opportunity to create Tampa as the core city in the U.S.A. for the largest sport in the world.

153

Our son is innocent. We know that. We've known it from day one.

137

Mayor Nagin has blamed everyone else except himself.

118

If you knew Scott, as far as him being implicated, it's just a non-issue.

115

This is a terrible situation and we need to have compassion. The truth is Black people died not because of President Bush or racism, they died because of their unhealthy dependence on the government and the incompetence of Mayor Ray Nagin and Governor Kathleen Blanco.

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